6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid

About 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid

6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid is an impurity of Aminocaproic acid carrying the CAS registry number 57-08-9. Formula C8H15NO3, molecular weight 173.21 g/mol. Common synonyms include 6-(Acetylamino)hexanoic acid and 6-Acetylaminocaproic acid.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

As a characterised impurity of Aminocaproic acid, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-038898
CAS Number	57-08-9
IUPAC name	6-acetamidohexanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₅NO₃
Molecular weight	173.21 g/mol
Exact mass	173.1052
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WDSCBUNMANHPFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)NCCCCCC(=O)O
PubChem CID	2005

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.1
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	66.4 Å²
Synonyms	6-(Acetylamino)hexanoic acid, 6-Acetylaminocaproic acid, epsilon-acetylaminocaproic acid, N-acetylamino-6-hexanoic acid, acexamic acid, Hexanoic acid, 6-(acetylamino)-, 6-Acetamidocaproic acid, Acide acexamique, Acetaminocaproic acid, CY 153, Acemin, AEAH (base)

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid is 57-08-9. It is also known as 6-(Acetylamino)hexanoic acid, 6-Acetylaminocaproic acid, epsilon-acetylaminocaproic acid.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid?

6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid has the molecular formula C8H15NO3 and a molecular weight of 173.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-acetamidohexanoic acid.

What is 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid used for?

6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Aminocaproic acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid can I order?

We supply 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid?

Yes. Every lot of 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-Acetamidohexanoic Acid is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.